James "Wiley" Blansett of Searcy was appointed to the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics Commission. He replaces Joe Jett, and his appointment expires Nov. 9, 2017.

Donna Casparian of Hot Springs was appointed to the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts. She replaces Mary Jane Rebick, and her appointment expires Jan. 14, 2016.